(a) The director may suspend a CBD concession license for not less than 30 days or more than one year if the director determines that:
(1) a violation of this article or any other city ordinance or state or federal law concerning the sale or distribution of goods or services by the licensee or an agent has occurred; or
(2) the licensee or a representative has failed to establish policy and take action to discourage, prevent, or correct violations of this article by the licensee’s agents.
(b) The director shall send to the licensee by certified mail, return receipt requested, a written statement of the reasons for the suspension, the date the suspension is to begin, the duration of the suspension, and the licensee’s right to appeal. A timely request for appeal by the licensee stays the effect of the suspension unless the director determines that an emergency exists.
(c) For purposes of this section, an emergency exists if the director determines that a violation has occurred and constitutes an imminent and serious threat to the public health or safety. In case of an emergency, the director may order the licensee or any representative or agent to correct the violation immediately or cease business operations to the extent the director determines is necessary to abate the threat until the violation is corrected. (Ord. 29023)